Budget Kitchen Makeover

Turns out you don't need to pay through the nose to get the best products for your kitchen. Not only were these appliances and cooking tools were top performers in GHRI tests, but they're also budget-friendly too!

A Sweet Steal

Forget buying ice cream; you can pick up the Hamilton Beach 1.5-Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker ($30, amazon.com) for the price of half a dozen pints and DIY it instead. This model churned out thick and creamy sorbet and boasts an opening in the lid so you can easily add mix-ins like berries or chocolate chips.

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